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Bad weather stalls towing of cargo ship at Cork Harbour

The vessels are expected to dock after midnight (Pic: Irish Coast Guard)The Abuk Lion is being towed back to shore after suffering engine failure (Pic: Defence Forces)Thirteen people are on board the 108-metre vessel (Pic: Defence Forces)The vessel radioed for help 33 miles off the Old Head of Kinsale

Deteriorating weather conditions have forced the bulk cargo ship the Abuk Lion to drop anchor at the entrance to Cork Harbour.

The tug boat, the Celtic Isle, which towed her for over 12 hours, will remain alongside overnight.

The 108-metre ship, which was escorted into the habour by the LE Roisin, will remain anchored at Ringabella Bay until the morning.